18380269. VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (SUBARU CORPORATION)
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VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE
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VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18380269 titled 'VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE
The abstract describes a vehicle travel control device that includes a surrounding environment recognition device and a travel control unit. The device is designed to acquire surrounding environment information of a vehicle and perform travel control based on this information.
- The surrounding environment recognition device gathers information about the vehicle's surroundings.
- The travel control unit adjusts the vehicle's travel mode based on the road surface state detected by the recognition device.
- When a frozen road surface is detected, the device automatically switches the vehicle to a rough road traveling mode.
- The device cancels the rough road traveling mode when the frozen road surface condition is no longer present.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in vehicles to enhance safety and control in varying road conditions. - It can be implemented in autonomous vehicles to improve their ability to adapt to changing environments.
Problems Solved: - Addresses the issue of maintaining control and stability on frozen road surfaces. - Enhances the vehicle's ability to adjust to different road conditions for improved safety.
Benefits: - Increases safety for drivers by automatically adjusting the vehicle's travel mode. - Improves overall vehicle performance and handling in challenging road conditions.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Vehicle Travel Control Device for Improved Safety and Performance This technology can be applied in the automotive industry for the development of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles. It can also be utilized in commercial vehicles to enhance their performance and safety on different road surfaces.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device differentiate between a frozen road surface and other road conditions? - The device uses sensors to detect specific characteristics of a frozen road surface, such as temperature and texture, to make this determination.
2. Can this technology be integrated into existing vehicles or is it designed for new vehicle models? - This technology can be integrated into both existing vehicles and new vehicle models, providing an upgrade for vehicles already on the road.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle travel control device includes a surrounding environment recognition device and a travel control unit. The surrounding environment recognition device is configured to acquire surrounding environment information of a vehicle. The travel control unit is configured to perform travel control of the vehicle, based on the surrounding environment information acquired by the surrounding environment recognition device. The travel control unit is configured to, when the surrounding environment recognition device detects that a road surface state of a road surface in a traveling direction of the vehicle is likely to be a frozen road surface, automatically switch a traveling mode of the vehicle to a rough road traveling mode. The travel control unit is configured to, when the surrounding environment recognition device detects that the road surface state being in the frozen road surface is eliminated, automatically cancel the rough road traveling mode.
